10/14/2026
🌱 PASTURE MANAGEMENT: MYTH VS. FACT!
MYTH #1: I have five acres and a couple of horses. My pasture should pretty much take care of itself.
FACT: Just because you have acreage doesn’t mean you have a healthy pasture! Overgrazing, soil compaction, poor irrigation practices, and weeds can quickly turn a productive pasture into a dirt lot.
MYTH #2: If my pasture is green, it must be healthy.
FACT: Green doesn’t always mean good! Your pasture could be full of weeds, have poor forage production, or be struggling with soil health issues.
MYTH #3: The more I mow my pasture, the better my grass will grow.
FACT: Mowing can help manage certain weeds and encourage desirable forage growth, but mowing too frequently or too short can actually weaken your pasture.
MYTH #4: I don’t need to test my soil. I’ll just add fertilizer when the grass needs a boost.
FACT: Without a soil test, you’re guessing! Soil testing helps identify nutrient needs so you can make informed fertilizer decisions and avoid wasting money.
Got a few acres and some animals?
There’s a lot more to pasture management than turning on the irrigation and opening the gate!
JOIN US FOR PASTURE MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS!
University of Idaho Extension is offering three hands-on, outdoor pasture management clinics designed to help small-acreage landowners better understand and manage their land.
What will you learn?
* Soil health and how to collect a soil sample
* Irrigation principles and how to use the K-Pod system
* Fence building and management, including hands-on fence building
Choose the location that works best for you!
Friday, October 23 — Payette
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday, October 23 — Emmett
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 — Nampa
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Registration closes: October 19, 2026
All clinics are outdoors, so dress for the weather! Light refreshments will be provided. Exact locations will be emailed after registration.
Ready to make the most of your acreage?
Call 208-365-3636 to register or contact [email protected] with questions.
We want to know: What’s your biggest pasture challenge—WEEDS, WATER, or GRAZING? Tell us in the comments!
